Something to keep in mind. Once you learn the basics learning workflows for environment art or characters is somewhat easy as far as poly modeling goes. You're using the same extrudes, cuts and chamfers as you do when you start out. You can always do a mixture. Use 3D Motive to start out and get the hang of the programs.…
First of all welcome to the boards. I think when it comes to learning these days you have so many resources it is unreal. When I went to school there really wasn't nearly as many websites dedicated to 3D modeling tools as there are now. Some of them cost money and some are free but it's really up to you which to go into.…